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Philemon Jacob

Philemon Jacob is a Nigerian pop culture journalist with a keen eye for detail and a deep passion for African pop culture, entertainment, and sports. He is quickly establishing himself as a voice in the industry. As a pop culture writer, Philemon brings a fresh perspective to the latest trends and releases, providing insightful analysis and commentary that resonates with fans and industry insiders alike.
73 Articles

Best New African Songs Released This Week

Here is New Music Africa, where we enlist the best new African songs released…

Pheelz & Fireboy DML – Peace By Piece EP Review: Divine Partnership

Produced entirely by Pheelz, with additional production by Black Culture on two tracks (On…

Fola – Catharsis Album Review: Stamp In The Present, A Promise For The Future

While the silky vocals and honest songwriting embedded in his music endeared him to…

The Underappreciated Tastemakers Driving Africa’s Music Boom

Their influence doesn’t always make the charts, yet without them, many of the songs…

How Dance Challenges Turn Unknown Tracks Into Africa’s Biggest Hits

Artists in today's music landscape often tend to prioritise commercial appeal over artistic excellence,…

Fido – Olayemi Album Review: Strong Showing From The Rising Star

If he’s going to endure in this industry, Fido will have to stamp his…

How Tems Went From A 9-5 Worker To A Global Music Superstar

She has won multiple Grammys, earned an Oscar nomination and has become one of…

4 African Music Genres The World Should Know In 2025 Besides Afrobeats & Amapiano

While Afrobeats often dominates conversations around African music, there's a rich variety of African…

Reekado Banks – The Game Needs You Album Review: Commendable Offering

What the album does spectacularly is offer listeners a fresh listening experience that showcases…

Burna Boy – No Sign Of Weakness Album Review: A Defiant Roar With No Heart

Defiance has defined him, earning a reputation for challenging institutions and defying industry norms.

Swayvee: The Afropop Wave Maker

The success of Us is more than a fleeting moment in the spotlight for…

BNXN – Captain Album Review: Strong Pen, Smooth Sound, Yet Missing A Spark

On the album, the Nigerian singer doubles down on what makes him 'him': lucid…

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